World Cup

Kolbe injury piles pressure on back three

Cheslin Kolbe’s aerial skills will be missed as much as his attacking edge when the Springboks battle Wales in the World Cup semi-final, writes JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo.

Jones: Ford’s work rate will be important

England coach Eddie Jones says he decided to bring George Ford back into their starting lineup to face the All Blacks due to the flyhalf’s work rate.

Big debate: ‘Boks on track for the final’

Editor Craig Lewis and senior contributor Ryan Vrede review footage that epitomises the Boks’ approach, but differ vastly on their views over selection preferences and tactics.

Tuilagi: Game of our lives

Centre Manu Tuilagi says England are relishing the challenge of facing ‘the best team in the world’ in Saturday’s World Cup semi-final in Yokohama.

Throwback Thursday: De Beer’s five drop goals at ’99 RWC

Today marks the 20th anniversary of Springbok flyhalf Jannie de Beer’s supreme kicking performance against England in the quarter-finals of the 1999 World Cup.

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Ford back at No 10 for England

England coach Eddie Jones has made one change to his starting lineup for Saturday’s World Cup semi-final against the All Blacks in Yokohama.

All Blacks pick Barrett at flank

Scott Barrett will start at flank in the only change to the All Blacks’ starting lineup for their semi-final against England in Yokohama on Saturday.

Playing Selector: Bok bench predictions

Ahead of this Sunday’s World Cup semi-final in Yokohama, CRAIG LEWIS and JOHN GOLIATH pick the Bok bench they’d like to see play against Wales.

Faf laughs off box-kick critics

Scrumhalf Faf de Klerk insists the Springboks are on the right tactical track and that the aerial challenge will shape the outcome of the World Cup semi-final against Wales. JON CARDINELLI in Tokyo reports.